18+ Words that rhyme with foolishness

Foolishness is a 3-syllable word with 18 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are richness, largeness, gaucheness. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of foolishness

noun
  1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
  2. the quality of being rash and foolish; "trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly"; "adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness"
  3. a stupid mistake

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Examples of "foolishness" in lyrics

See how foolishness is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "beneath the Cross darwin's wisdom ain't but foolishness"
    Ambassador f/ Cruz Cordero, M.O.D. — Cypha International
  • "In District Six, sense lyrics an' chat bare foolishness"
    Blak Twang f/ Jahmali — So Rotton
  • "It's better not to be brash and come with foolishness"
    Ca$his — 'Lac Motion (Bonus Track)

What do these rhymes mean?

gaucheness
an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement; "the whole town was famous for its crudeness"
largeness
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics; "a teacher must have a breadth of knowledge of the subject
mulishness
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
richness
the property of being extremely abundant; "the profusion of detail
savageness
the property of being untamed and ferocious

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "foolishness" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like richness, largeness, gaucheness create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "foolishness" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with foolishness?
Words that rhyme with foolishness include: richness, largeness, gaucheness, mulishness, savageness, girlishness, staunchness, strangeness, stylishness, hugeness, and 8 more.
How many syllables does foolishness have?
Foolishness has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with foolishness?
There are 18 words that rhyme with foolishness: 18 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for foolishness in a song?
The strongest rhymes for foolishness in songwriting are richness, largeness, gaucheness. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with foolishness?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with foolishness include richness, largeness, gaucheness, mulishness, savageness. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: richness, staunchness; 1-syllable: largeness, gaucheness; 2-syllable: savageness, devilishness. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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